2 Best Hotels in Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis

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Many lodgings are in restored manor or plantation houses scattered throughout the island's five parishes (counties). The owners often live at these inns, and it's easy to feel as if you've been personally invited down for a visit. Before dinner you may find yourself in the drawing room having a cocktail and conversing with the family, other guests, or visitors who have come for a meal. Meal plans for most inns include breakfast and dinner (plus afternoon tea) and offer a free shuttle service to their "private" stretch of beach. If you require TVs and air-conditioning, you're better off staying at hotels and simply dining with the engaging inn owners. Two major (by Nevisian standards) condo developments, with at least Phase 1 completed by late 2016, will nearly double the island’s room inventory. Hamilton Beach Villas & Spa opened its first fully equipped condos on Cotton Ground Beach in 2013; the 10-building project will comprise a total of 79 self-catering units, as well as a spa, gym, pool, and tennis courts when it is completed in 2016. The even more ambitious Tamarind Cove broke ground in 2012, though development had stalled; plans call for six buildings housing 91 units, plus a pool, clubhouse with restaurant and shopping arcade, seafront boardwalk with more retail and dining, and a 120-berth marina. Other small upscale compounds are in various stages of development, including the Paradise Villa development (not to be confused with Paradise Beach), the overhauled Cliffdwellers at Tamarind Bay and the Zenith Beach houses, connected with the delightful Chrishi Beach Club on Cades Bay.

Four Seasons Resort Nevis

$$$$ | St. Kitts and Nevis Fodor's Choice

This beachfront beauty impeccably combines world-class elegance—ever dazzling and sleek, never overwhelming or overdone—with West Indian hospitality while scrupulously maintaining, upgrading, and refreshing its facilities. Yes, sometimes the resort is overrun by noisy families and conventioneers. And yes, it's pricey. But the service is smiling and solicitous, and the amenities are excellent. A beach concierge dispenses everything from books to CDs to Evian spray; personal attendants cater to your every whim in chattel-style cabanas equipped with Wi-Fi, iPod dock, and TV. Facilities range from a state-of-the-art business center and sybaritic spa to an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, as well as a children's club, game room, and turtle-conservation program. Fascinating offerings include Dive and Dine with the executive chef, local bush tea lessons, and Garden Tours with in-house botanists. Good-value packages—and complimentary extras such as nonmotorized water sports and twice-weekly golf clinics—help reduce the sting from the high rates.

Pros

  • Superlative luxury and service without attitude
  • Stunning golf course and spa
  • Marvelous food

Cons

  • Pricey
  • Sometimes overrun by conventions and incentive groups (off-season mainly)
  • Berms (storm-surge defenses) impede some beachfront room views
St. Kitts and Nevis
869-469–1111
Hotel Details
250 units
No Meals

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The Hamilton Beach Villas & Spa

$$$ | St. Kitts and Nevis

Located right along popular Pinneys Beach, and one of the island's newest properties with views of not only the Caribbean, but also lush gardens and Nevis Peak. This family-friendly spot boasts full kitchens, laundry, and two bathrooms per unit. Great for those who are active, there's a river-style lap pool and the state of the art gym is open 24/7. Most visitors make use of the in-room kitchens, but those who want to avoid cooking on vacation can stroll over to Yachtsman Grill to nosh on fresh local caught fish and fruits grown nearby.

Pros

  • One of the newer options on the island
  • Washer and dryer in unit
  • Pre-stock fridge if requested

Cons

  • Only one on-site dining option
  • Few decor highlights in rooms
  • No "beach activities"
St. Kitts and Nevis
869-469-5320
Hotel Details
79 rooms
No Meals

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